Industrial Exports and Imports of Equipment & Machinery through May 2009
The Ministry of Industry reported a 6.73% annual contraction in Lebanon’s industrial exports to $1,123 million through May 2009, down from $1,204 million a year earlier.
Kafalat Loans in the First Half of 2009
Statistics published by the government-subsidized program “KAFALAT” reveal a noticeable increase in the number of guarantees issued by Kafalat to 499 up to the month of June 2009.
Number of Tourists in the First Half of 2009
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism’s latest statistics, the number of tourist arrivals to Lebanon rose by a staggering 60.78% to 761,415 tourists in the first half of 2009.
Oman’s Money Supply Growth At 10.5% in May
According to government official data, Oman’s money supply growth rate decelerated to 10.5% in May 2009, posting its lowest pace in more than 4 years.
Consumer Price Index in June 2009
The U.S. Labor Department reported a 0.7% monthly expansion in the U.S. Consumer Price Index “CPI” in June 2009 on the back of soaring energy and food prices.
